Posted: Thursday, February 19
MOSCOW, Idaho – February 18, 2015 – A University of Idaho research team from the College of Natural Resources is leading the charge to remove Asian clams from Lake Pend Oreille’s Ellisport Bay. This effort is funded and undertaken in cooperation with the U.S. Geological Survey, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service and the Idaho Department of Agriculture.
Since their discovery in 201...» Read MoreNatural Resources | Research | News Release

Posted: Monday, October 13 2014
MOSCOW, Idaho – Oct. 13, 2014 — A series of events featuring three former SeaWorld trainers appearing in the film “Blackfish” will be Oct. 16 and 17 in Moscow. The events will include discussion of animals in captivity, endangered animals, orca and salmon conservation, and the role of science in activism.
The events begin with the viewing of “Blackfish,&rdquo...» Read MoreNatural Resources | Fish & Wildlife Resources | News Release

Posted: Tuesday, September 9 2014
MOSCOW, Idaho – Sept. 8, 2014 – “Grown in Idaho” is taken to a higher level as the University of Idaho’s latest building, located at the Franklin H. Pitkin Forest Nursery, is dedicated Friday, Sept. 12.
The meeting and office facility on the Troy Highway is a teaching tool showcasing many building and design techniques, unique construction and energy efficiency that ...» Read MoreNatural Resources | News Release

Posted: Wednesday, June 25 2014
MOSCOW, Idaho – June 18, 2014 –Lisette Waits, professor of wildlife sciences at the University of Idaho, is the newly named head of the Fish and Wildlife Sciences Department in the College of Natural Resources at the retirement of Kerry Reese, professor of wildlife sciences.
“I am excited to have the opportunity to serve as the new department head of Fish and Wildlife Sciences,&r...» Read MoreNatural Resources | Fish & Wildlife Resources | Lisette Waits | Kerry Reese | News Release

Posted: Monday, June 9 2014
MOSCOW, Idaho – June 5, 2014 – Pygmy rabbits are benefitting from the use of unmanned aerial systems (UAS) used to conduct research on their southern Idaho habitat. While the rabbits’ homes are left undisturbed by the research, the technology is making a huge impact on the future of UAS use in Idaho.
“This is like the satellite imagery of 15 years ago,” said Janet Ra...» Read MoreNatural Resources | Research | News Release